
Call for Applications: 50 Years of GAC Members Exhibition
GAC is currently accepting submissions from GAC members for an exhibition in honour of our 50th anniversary. The Guelph Arts community is the reason GAC exists, and the arts would not have the voice and vitality they do in this community without you.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 10th, 2025 @11:59pm
Submission Guidelines:
- Eligibility: Only current members of Guelph Arts Council are eligible to submit their artwork for the 50 Years of GAC Members Show. If you are not a member, you may register to become one at www.guelpharts.ca/become-a-member
- Medium: We are accepting submissions of 2D artworks only. This includes paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and mixed media works.
- Size Limitation: Artworks must be no larger than 28×32 inches, including the frame. Please ensure that your artwork has no more than a depth of 3 inches.
- Hanging Requirements: All accepted artworks must have a wire and/or D-ring properly affixed to the back for easy hanging.
- Artwork Limit: Each artist may submit 2 pieces for consideration.
- Submission Deadline: The deadline for submissions is February 10th, 2025 @11:59pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Selection Process: Due to limited space, we may not be able to accommodate all submitted artworks for display. Our goal is to ensure that as many identities, practices, mediums and themes are represented as possible to demonstrate Guelph’s vast talent and creativity.
Notification: Selected artists will be notified via email by late February, 2025. If your artwork is chosen for display, you will receive further instructions regarding delivery and installation.
Submission Process: To submit your artwork for the 50 Years of GAC Members Show, please follow these steps:
- Prepare the following information in the form linked here:
- Your name
- Contact information (phone number and email address)
- Title of the artwork
- Medium
- Dimensions (including frame size)
- A write up detailing your arts story in relation to the Guelph arts community. This can be about a specific piece, your practice, a favorite memory, etc. 250 words maximum.
- Attach a high-quality image of your artwork. The image should accurately represent the piece(s) you are submitting.
Important Notes:
- By submitting your artwork, you grant Guelph Arts Council the right to use images of your artwork for promotional purposes related to the 50 Years of GAC Members Show.
- Artists are responsible for the transportation of their artwork to and from the artBar
- If artists are unable to retrieve their artwork within the specified time frames mentioned in their acceptance email following a successful application, they must make alternative arrangements.
- Accepted artists will receive an honorarium of $50 for participation.
We appreciate your participation and look forward to showcasing the talents of our members to the community. If you have any further questions or need clarification, please contact Madeleine Avery at [email protected].
Solo Exhibitions:
Each year, GAC Artist Members are invited to submit expressions of interest for solo or group exhibitions in the gallery space at the artBar.
Applications for 2025 will open in winter of 2025:
Applications for 2025 Solo Exhibitions will open soon.
If you have any questions about the application process please email Madeleine at [email protected]